Bottom feeders are easy to overlook at feeding time, which is exactly how they end up underfed. Sinking foods make sure your plecos, corydoras and catfish actually get their share. This collection covers the wafers and tablets that reach the bottom of the tank. We ship Australia-wide.
Feeding Bottom Dwellers
The key with bottom feeders is food that sinks fast, before the mid-water and surface fish hoover it up. Sinking wafers and tablets do exactly that, settling on the substrate where corydoras and catfish forage. Many plecos also appreciate some vegetable matter, and a wafer with plant content suits them well. Feed after lights out if faster tankmates are stealing everything during the day.
Do Not Rely on Leftovers
A common mistake is assuming bottom feeders will live on scraps and algae. They will not thrive that way. They need food of their own, delivered to where they feed, to stay healthy and well-conditioned. Feeding them properly is part of keeping them, not an afterthought.
Common Questions
Will my pleco just eat algae? No. Algae alone is not enough. Plecos and other bottom feeders need proper sinking food to stay healthy.
When should I feed bottom feeders? If quicker fish are taking everything, feed sinking food after lights out so your bottom dwellers get their share.
